Inspection
Frame condition
Inspect the frame, fork, welds, and high-stress areas for cracks, dents, or prior repairs.
Diamondback
1997 Diamondback Ascent 3.0
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Overview
About this bike
1997 Diamondback Ascent 3.0 value depends on condition, original build, frame material, service history, and current buyer demand.
Specifications
Frameset
- Fork Brand & Model
- Rock Shox Indy C
- Fork Material
- Magnesium, triple-clamp crown
- Frame Construction
- TIG-welded
- Frame Tubing Material
- Chromoly, butted
- Rear Shock
- Fastrax, 2.0inch travel
Drivetrain
- Groupset
- Shimano Altus
- Bottom Bracket
- Shimano BB-LP26, 110.5 mm spindle
- Cassette
- 8-speed, 11 - 28 teeth
- Chain
- Sachs SC-40, 1/2 x 3/32inch
- Component Group
- Shimano STX-RC
- Crankset
- Shimano STX-RC, 22/32/42 teeth
- Shifters
- Grip Shift SRT-400i
Brakes
- Brakes
- Shimano Altus brakes, Tektro RBP-366A levers
Cockpit
- Handlebar
- Avenir aluminum
- Headset
- 1 1/8inch threadless Dia-Compe Kontak Aheadset ST-2
- Saddle
- WTB SST, hollow chromoly rails, w/kevlar sides
- Seatpost
- Avenir micro-adjust, 26.5 mm diameter
Wheels & Tires
- Hubs
- Shimano STX-RC
- Rims
- Araya TM-820, 32-hole
- Spoke Brand
- Chung Nan stainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
- Spoke Nipples
- Brass nipples
- Tires
- 26 x 1.95inch WTB Primal Raptor
Pedals
- Pedals
- Wellgo LU-951 w/clips & straps
Accessories
- BB Shell Width
- 68mm English
- Colors
- Dark Red
- Extensions
- Not included
Weight & Sizing
- Weight
- 29.1
Frame sizing
XS4'10"-5'2"
S5'2"-5'6"
M5'6"-5'10"
L5'10"-6'2"
XL6'2"-6'6"
M highlighted as most common resale size. Sourced from catalog metadata.
Geometry
- Stack
- Varies by size
- Reach
- Varies by size
- Wheelbase
- Varies by size
Industry standard. Sourced from catalog metadata.
What to check when buying used
Inspection
Drivetrain wear
Check chain stretch, cassette teeth, chainrings, and shifting under load before negotiating price.
Inspection
Wheel condition
Inspect rims, hubs, spokes, and bearing play; ask about the tire age and any prior wheel rebuilds.
Inspection
Service history
Ask for service records covering bearings, brakes, drivetrain, and any frame or fork warranty work.
Inspection
Suspension service
Confirm fork lowers and rear shock service intervals; ask for the most recent service receipts.
Inspection
Frame pivots & bearings
Cycle the suspension off the bike to feel for play, grit, or noise in pivot bearings.